Norway's China Strategy

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China’s development, the new role the country is playing in the world community, and the growing economic and geopolitical importance of the East-Asian region present both opportunities and challenges for Norway. The Government has therefore developed a strategy that sets out Norway’s aims and priorities vis-à-vis China.

Official Visits Norway and China

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Oddvar Nordli was the first Norwegian Prime Minister to conduct an official visit to China in 1980.

Friendship Cities

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A list of Norwegian and Chinese friendship cities.

State Secretary Johansen gave lecture on Norway and the UN

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On 31 October 2008, State Secretary (Deputy Minister) in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Raymond Johansen, gave a lecture about "Norway's aspirations for the United Nations" at the School of International Studies, Renmin University.

50 years of diplomatic relations

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The Kingdom of Norway and the People’s Republic of China established diplomatic relations on 5 October 1954. The 50-year anniversary has been celebrated throughout the year with official visits, events and business seminar, with the main event being the visit of the President of the Norwegian Parliament, Mr. Jørgen Kosmo, to China and an anniversary reception and concert in Beijing on 8 October...

Norway and China sign environmental agreement

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02/07/2008: Norway's Minister of the Environment and International Development signed the very first MoU of China's new Ministry of Environmental Protection when visiting Beijing on Monday.

The Chinese in Norway gain distinction

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Chinese people make up a rather small part of Norway's immigrant population, but they distinguish themselves through a high level of education and low unemployment. Zhang Xiuhua might very well be the foremost representative for this group; she recently received the "Top 10" award, an annual distinction awarded to immigrants who hold leading positions in Norway.

Minister Erik Solheim visits China

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Norway's minister of the environment and international development visits China from June 30th to July 3rd.

Norway is providing NOK 20 million to earthquake victims

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The Norwegian Government is making NOK 20 million (approximately 27 million RMB) available for relief efforts following the earthquake in China.

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